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A few youth spotted protesting with a primarily older crowd on Dravus. Fuck ICE, every day ๐Ÿ”ฅ

07.03.2026 01:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 10 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Burien:

07.03.2026 01:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Jaelynn Scott receives a flurry of endorsements days into launching state representative campaign By Hannah Saunders Jaelynn Scott, the executive director of the nationwide Black Trans advocacy organization, Lavendar Rights Project, has received a flurry of endorsements within days of launchingโ€ฆ

Jaelynn Scott, the executive director of the nationwide Black Trans advocacy organization, Lavender Rights Project, has received a flurry of endorsements within days of launching her campaign as Washington state representative for the 37th legislative districtโ€™s position 2 seat.

06.03.2026 14:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Seeking medical care in Egypt: โ€œmedical quarantine that feels more like a prisonโ€ By Hannah Saunders 25-year-old Mahdi is a physical therapist who volunteered at the Al Aqsa Hospital who, for years, has been seeking medical care and food for his father and family in Gaza throughโ€ฆ

Over the past few months, Mahdi was able to get in touch with the World Health Organization (WHO) to get his father out, who has been going blind and needs surgery, but they are stuck in a โ€œmedical quarantine that feels more like a prison,โ€ he said.

Learn more below.

06.03.2026 13:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Puppy killer KKKristi Noem relieved of DHS Secretary duties but threats still loom ahead By Hannah Saunders Today, Trump fired 14-month-old puppy murderer Kristi Noem from her DHS Secretary position, likely due to growing scrutiny and public outcry in the past year over ICEโ€™s escalatinโ€ฆ

Today, Trump fired 14-month-old puppy murderer Kristi Noem from her DHS Secretary position, likely due to growing scrutiny and public outcry in the past year over ICEโ€™s escalating violence and cold-blooded executions. Now, staunch Senator Markwayne Mullin (R- OK) is stepping up to take her place.

06.03.2026 04:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Immigrant voices go ignored as King County Council enacts emergency ban on ICE camps By Hannah Saunders On March 3, King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda brought forth an emergency one-year moratorium on ICE detention camps in the county, following the footsteps of Tukwila, whiโ€ฆ

For the well-being of King Countyโ€™s immigrant community, the council needs to stop waiting to be inspired by what other areas are doing and start actively listening to immigrants, taking their needs seriously.

05.03.2026 05:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

just this

05.03.2026 02:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks for sharing!

05.03.2026 02:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Skokomish spotting: Call DHS if youโ€™re being trafficked? By Hannah Saunders The Skokomish Tribal Nationโ€™s Lucky Dog Casino has grabbed the attention of locals after it put up a new poster outside that encourages victims of human trafficking to call the Dโ€ฆ

The Skokomish Tribal Nationโ€™s Lucky Dog Casino has grabbed the attention of locals after it put up a new poster outside that encourages victims of human trafficking to call the DHS tip line.

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04.03.2026 23:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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WA Attorney Generalโ€™s Office can now investigate child sex abuse in Catholic Church By Hannah Saunders The Washington Attorney Generalโ€™s Office (AGO) can now investigate incidents of child sex abuse in the Catholic Church, after a March 2 ruling from the stateโ€™s court of appeals. โ€ฆ

The AGO can now investigate incidents of child sex abuse in the Catholic Church, after a March 2 ruling from the court of appeals. The office can subpoena records of sexual abuse from churches in attempts to hold these religious institutions accountable for the exploitation of minors and cover-ups.

04.03.2026 15:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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Note: TtS does not organize protests. An activist informed us and no flyer was available :)

04.03.2026 13:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Mark your calendarsโ€“ activists will be protesting outside of Sabey Corporation's HQ on March 11 from 4-6 p.m.

The company recently signed a lease with DHS for office spaces at its Riverfront Technical Park property. It's president, Joe Sabey, is also mayor of the wealthy town of Hunts Point.

04.03.2026 13:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Society growingly determined to send Barron Trump into War on Iran By Hannah Saunders With #SendBarron trending on social media, the push to send Trumpโ€™s 19-year-old son to war is only growing. Toby Morton, writer of South Park who also launches anti-fascist websiโ€ฆ

With #SendBarron trending on social media, the push to send Trumpโ€™s 19-year-old son to war is only growing. Toby Morton, writer of South Park who also launches anti-fascist websites, is the creator of a new initiative, draftbarrontrump.com.

04.03.2026 03:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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U.S. military leaders tell troops the War on Iran is Godโ€™s plan and for Armageddon By Hannah Saunders Starting on Saturday, U.S. servicemembers from all military branches picked up their phones and called the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF) to inform the nonprofit thโ€ฆ

Starting on Saturday, U.S. servicemembers from all military branches picked up their phones and called the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF) to inform the nonprofit that unit commanders told them the War on Iran is a plan of Godโ€™s.

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04.03.2026 02:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 174 ๐Ÿ” 93 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 20 ๐Ÿ“Œ 8
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Should Barron Trump be sent to war? By Hannah Saunders Should President Trumpโ€™s youngest son, 19-year-old Barron, be sent to war? The internet says yes. On February 28, alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trumpโ€ฆ

Should President Trumpโ€™s youngest son, 19-year-old Barron, be sent to war? The internet says yes.

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03.03.2026 06:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

"I plan to be forward on our issues and in my work with our community. I know the issues named are the most pressing for us. Surveillance to protect us from coming threats, housing and the Trans refugee crisis, and LGBTQIA People of Color needing protection from police harassment and violence."

03.03.2026 04:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

UPDATE 3/2 8:30 p.m. In a statement to TtS, Scott said:

03.03.2026 04:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Black Trans community leader Jaelynn Scott launches campaign for WA state representative By Hannah Saunders Today, Jaelynn Scott, executive director of the nationwide Black Trans advocacy organization, Lavender Rights Project, announced her political campaign for the state representatiโ€ฆ

Scott plans to use her experience as a nonprofit and community leader, as well as her lived experiences, to work towards housing security, universal healthcare and childcare, and increase public safety.

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03.03.2026 01:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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IOF veteran and Miss Israel 2021, Noa Cochva, to speak at Seattle event in April By Hannah Saunders On April 19, StandWithUs Northwest will feature 27-year-old Noa Cochva, an IOF combat medic veteran and Miss Israel 2021, for its community reception dubbed โ€œWomen Warriorsโ€” On tโ€ฆ

On April 19, StandWithUs Northwest will feature 27-year-old Noa Cochva, an IOF combat medic veteran and Miss Israel 2021, for its community reception dubbed โ€œWomen Warriorsโ€” On the Frontlines in Battle and in the Courtroom.โ€

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02.03.2026 23:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This is what the right wing, pedophile protecting content creators do: film and harass protesters, who tell them to go away, and instigate fights. Now they're targeting children, but are we surprised?

02.03.2026 04:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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In St. Paul, Minnesota, Hennepin County deputies brutally assaulted peaceful anti-ICE protesters.

02.03.2026 00:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 1487 ๐Ÿ” 999 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 200 ๐Ÿ“Œ 150

These Christian Dominionists are operating in Seattle, and they are building out Professional Activist orgs, like this โ€˜For Zion Ministriesโ€™, which is just a shell to protect the Non-profits and churches these people are organizing these actions at

01.03.2026 19:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 35 ๐Ÿ” 10 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Photojournalist and TtS contributor @alexgarland.bsky.social captured some moments from the Pike Place Market protest yesterday.

Like his photos? Give him a donation on venmo @ alexgarlandphotography !

01.03.2026 19:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Members of For Zion Ministries regularly target Northgateโ€™s Idris Mosque By Hannah Saunders On February 27, a large group from the For Zion Ministries showed up at the Idris Mosque in Northgate to protest outside the building. One man held a sign that read, โ€œDoes โ€ฆ

On February 27, a large group from the For Zion Ministries showed up at the Idris Mosque in Northgate to protest outside the building. @squidtips.bsky.social and TtS will conduct a deep dive so follow along and stay tuned!

01.03.2026 18:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 11 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Meet Kai, Seattleโ€™s protest-loving parrot By Hannah Saunders Did you know thereโ€™s a parrot in Seattle that loves protests? Kai is 44 years old and loves the sound and energy of Seattle protests. Her owner, who strictly goes by โ€œKaiโ€™sโ€ฆ

Did you know thereโ€™s a parrot in Seattle that loves protests?

Kai is 44 years old and loves the sound and energy of Seattle protests. Her owner, who strictly goes by โ€œKaiโ€™s mom,โ€ rescued her when she was 10.

Read more below!

01.03.2026 16:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Black History Month: A slap in the face for Black disabled women By Dalyce Wilson Racism disproportionately affects Black disabled women. We are often impoverished, disrespected, neglected, abused, and discarded. When symptoms arise in public, Black, disabled woโ€ฆ

"How can we celebrate this performative breadcrumb of a holiday when true repair has never been implemented and reparations are still owed to the descendants of enslaved Africans for the endless harms chattel slavery brought to my people?" writes Dalyce Wilson.

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01.03.2026 16:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hands Off Iran protest disrupts Pike Place Marketโ€™s Saturday happenings By Hannah Saunders Trump, who has paraded himself as the โ€œPresident of Peace,โ€ bombed Iran for the second time in less than a year with Israelโ€™s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu โ€ฆ

Trump, who's paraded himself as the โ€œPresident of Peace,โ€ bombed Iran with Israelโ€™s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Feb. 28. In response, Seattle protesters took to the streets at Pike Place Market to demand that the U.S. and Israel get their โ€œHands Offโ€ Iran.

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01.03.2026 06:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 208 ๐Ÿ” 45 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 12 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Recognize this man? At the Hands Off Iran protest at Pike Place Market today, he made several appearances and shouted "Trump! Trump! Trump!" while speakers were delivering remarks. Activists and attendees prevented him from getting into the crowd, however.

Photos by @alexgarland.bsky.social

01.03.2026 04:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 17 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

The Hunts Point City Council cancelled its meeting several days ago. Follow us on Instagram, as we're more active there.

Activists are still determined to hold Mayor Joe Sabey accountable for profiting off DHS/ICE so stayed tuned for more antifascist news!

01.03.2026 03:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Some pictures from the Hands Off Iran protest at Pike Place today. We've got an article comingโ€“ subscribe at ThroughtheStatic.org so you dont miss it

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